Kazakhstan private (guest) visa B10 and an invitation from an individual: who can invite, documents, timing and the host's liability

Kazakhstan's private, or guest, visa is category B10 ("private purposes"). It is for citizens of visa-required countries visiting relatives, friends or acquaintances. The basis is a private invitation filed by an individual in Kazakhstan with the internal affairs bodies — no earlier than a year and no later than 5 working days before entry, with a fee of 0.5 MRP. Citizens of visa-free countries need neither a visa nor an invitation.

Who needs a B10 visa

Annex 1 to the Rules for Invitations and Visas assigns category B10 to people travelling to Kazakhstan for private purposes. The list includes, in particular:

• guests invited by individuals;
• people travelling to a funeral or because of a close relative's serious illness;
• spouses, children and parents of Kazakh citizens or ethnic Kazakhs travelling with them;
• citizens of countries on a separate list (Annex 6 to the Rules);
• former compatriots.

Ethnic Kazakhs on private trips have a separate category, C10. B10 does not fit business, work or study: activity that does not match the purpose of the visa is an offence under Article 517(5) of the Administrative Code.

B10 validity

A visa cannot be longer than the period in the invitation. The Rules do not provide a separate ground for extending a B10: as a general rule, visas are not extended except in expressly listed cases, so plan the trip within the validity you receive.

A single-entry B10 on an invitation can be issued as an e-visa through the visa and migration portal.

Who can invite

Paragraph 3 of the Rules defines the inviting party as individuals and legal entities registered in Kazakhstan. The main text of the Rules sets no nationality requirement for an individual. In practice, a private invitation is filed by:

• a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• a foreigner permanently residing in Kazakhstan (with a residence permit).

If the host is in Kazakhstan temporarily (on a visa or a TRP), check with the migration service whether they can invite before filing.

Documents and procedure

For an invitation from an individual, paragraph 12 of the Rules requires:

1. the host's identity document (for verification);
2. details of the invitee on the form in Annex 4 to the Rules, in two copies (full name, date of birth, nationality, passport, purpose and dates of the trip, address of stay);
3. proof of payment of the fee, unless it was paid through the e-government payment gateway.

The procedure:

1. Filing. Through the e-government portal or the visa and migration portal with a digital signature, or through the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" — no earlier than 1 year and no later than 5 working days before entry (paragraph 10).
2. Review. Up to 3 working days online, up to 5 working days on paper; invitations are cleared with the national security bodies.
3. Registration. The invitation number is entered in the unified information system, and the consulate or portal issues the visa against it.
4. Visa. The guest applies at a Kazakh consulate or obtains an e-visa online.

Fee. Since 1 January 2026, an invitation costs 0.5 MRP per invitee — KZT 2,162.5 at the 2026 MRP of KZT 4,325. The visa is paid separately, and its fee depends on the number of entries and validity.

Special cases: funerals and illness

The Rules allow the internal affairs bodies to issue a B10 on a petition, without a standard invitation, to people travelling to a funeral or because of a close relative's illness. Keep supporting documents (death certificate, medical certificate, proof of kinship) with you.

After arrival: arrival notification

A guest on a visa is registered automatically at the address in the invitation. If they live at a different address or move, the host notifies the internal affairs bodies within 3 working days — via egov.kz, the visa and migration portal or in person. Guests from visa-free countries are notified within the same deadline. See our article on arrival notification.

The host's liability

An invitation is a legally significant document, and the law places real obligations on the person who issues it.

The practical takeaway: invite people whose plans you are sure of, state real dates and the real address, and make sure the guest leaves on time.

If the guest is from a visa-free country

Citizens of visa-free countries need no invitation, but the host's obligations remain. The guest enters under their own regime — for example, Turkish citizens for 90 days in 180, Chinese citizens for 30 days per entry and 90 in 180, Indian citizens for 14 days per entry. The host notifies the internal affairs bodies of the arrival within 3 working days and makes sure the guest leaves before the period ends. If the guest overstays and you keep housing them, that falls under Article 518(2) of the Administrative Code. Country limits are in our guide to visa-free entry.

Timing and costs at a glance

Ideally, file the invitation 3–4 weeks before the trip, which leaves time for clearance, the visa and buying tickets.

Common mistakes

• Filing on the last day. Five working days is the minimum, and clearance can take longer.
• The wrong purpose. "Visiting" on a B10 while actually working or negotiating. Business trips require a business visa.
• Mismatched details between the invitation and the guest's passport — a reason for refusal or re-filing.
• The guest moved, no notification. A new address means a new notice within 3 working days.
• Counting on an extension. If the guest wants to stay longer, they need a different status — see our guide to moving to Kazakhstan with your family.

How Visa Navigator can help

We match the visa category to the purpose of the trip, prepare and file the invitation on behalf of the host, check deadlines and notify the internal affairs bodies of the guest's arrival. Decisions on invitations and visas are made by the internal affairs bodies and the consulate; we are responsible for a complete file and timing. Learn more on our migration services page.

This material is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. Rules and practice change — verify the current requirements as of the date you apply.